Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14636, James Dolbear, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Dolbear, James Mary
N. 14636
CONTENTS

Reported
1853. Massachusetts. Mary Dolbear widow of James Dolbear who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private Mass
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 45 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of Sept. 1848. and sent to
Samuel Lee Templeton Mass
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 41 Vol. 2.

3430.
Massachusetts
James Dolbear
of Worcester in the State of Mass who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain of the Regt commanded by Col Putnam in the Mass line for 13 Mos 15 D s Certificate issued in favor of Mary Dolbear widow of the deceased.
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass at the rate of 44 Dollars 99 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Dec r 1832 and sent George Goldon Worcester Mass.
Arrears to 14th of Semiant. allowance ending amt due up to the time of his death being 12 July 1832 $60.99.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H M Blair Clerk, Book D. Vol. 2 nd Page 46.

Mary Dolbear widow of James Dolbear and J. P. Smith 13 Mo + 15 days died 12 July 1832
Court has not settled as to the time of Dolbear's death
$ 44.99.
George Folsom Esq. Minneapolis Minn.

Declaration of Mary Dolbear a Widow, in order to secure the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester County ss.
On this seventeenth day of October in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & thirty two personally appeared in open court before Nath l Paine Judge of Probate for the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Mary Dolbear, a widow and late the wife of James Dolbear of Templeton in the County of Worcester deceased who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
She states that she is sixty eight years of age the present month of October - That she was married to James Dolbear in the month of April 1787. That her husband were he now living would be seventy two years of age, saving one month. That he died very suddenly the twelfth day of July last past. That her said husband was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. That he performed duty in the year 1778 for the term of three months in the Town of Boston - That he also was a soldier on the North or Hudson River in the latter part of the year 1778 a first part of 1779. for the term four & a half months - Also for the term of six months in the year 1780. all which will be made to appear by the annexed deposition of Timothy Dolbear - and various certificates accompanying this declaration. viz. a furlough dated Boston June 13. 1778 - a discharge dated Village Jan'y 31 st . 1779. Signed by Capt. Hearn - also a discharge dated West Point Dec r . 18 th . 1780 signed by Col. Rufus Putnam & a certificate signed by Moses Cartland & others bearing the same date - She also states that she has heard her husband say that he was present the first time that Major Andre was brought out to be executed, but being reprieved for three days he was so situated as not to see him executed - She also further states that the Rev d Charles Wellington, Winslow Howe, Obed Barrage, and many others of her neighbors would testify as to the veracity of her husband forsooth - and also certify their opinion respecting the services performed by her husband - She also further states that her said husband never received any pension or annuity and that her name was never on the Pension roll of the Agency of any State
13 3/4 months
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid Before Nath l Paine Judge of Probate for the County of Worcester
Mary Dolbear

We Charles Wellington a Clergyman - Lovell Walker, and Artemas Lee all of Templeton in the County of Worcester do hereby certify that we were well acquainted with James Dolbear, late the husband of Mary Dolbear who has subscribed and sworn to the preceding Declaration - That we believe the said James Dolbear to have been more than seventy one years of age at the time of his death which was on the twelfth day of July last past - That he was reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resided to have been a soldier of the Revolution and we concur in that opinion - and we further certify that Mary Dolbear is a person of truth & veracity, and in our opinion full faith and credit ought to be given to her testimony sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Before Nathl. Paine Judge of Probate for the County of Worcester
Charles Wellington Lovell Walker Artemas Lee
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter that the above named James Dolbear was a Revolutionary soldier and served as stated by Mary Dolbear widow of the said James Dolbear - and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Charles Wellington who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in Templeton and that Lovell Walker & Artemas Lee of the same town are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit
Nathl. Paine Judge of Probate for the County of Worcester
Theophilus Wheeler Reg d Clerk of the Court of Probate do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of Mary Dolbear for a pension on account of her late husband James Dolbear who when the application was made, is a justice of the Peace in the County of Worcester. That the in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court This Eighteenth day of October in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty two Theophilus Wheeler Reg d of the said Court of Probate for the County of Worcester in Massa- chusetts -

I Timothy Dolbear of Warren in the County of Washington and State of Vermont aged seventy years. Do testify and declare that I am kinowing to my Brother James Dolbear late of Templeton in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, deceased, being in the service of the United States as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. That he did duty in the Town of Boston for the term of three months in the Spring and Summer of 1778. My knowledge of the facts is in consequence of conversations with him on his return home to our Father who then resided at Templeton. He stated to me that he and some few others were sent into Boston (the Head quarters of the Army being at Cambridge) to perform guard duty in consequence of their having had the small pox (that prevailing very much in Boston) and the greater part of the troops having never had the small pox. And I further testify and declare that I have personal knowledge that my said Brother James Dolbear went as a soldier and a substitute for my Father in the Revolutionary War in a Company of Militia commanded by a Capt. Stearns of Pelham in the County of Worcester. That my Father had been engaged for nine months. That my Brother took his place for one half the time to wit. Four and a half months. That he served his term of 4 1/2 months previous to the 31 st of January 1779. at which time he was discharged. I accompanied my Brother when he left home as far as Pelham, where he joined Captain Stearns, and they proceeded to the Army together. I also further testify and declare, that I have full and particular recollection, that my said Brother James Dolbear enlisted into the service of the United States for the term of six months in the year 1780. I have distinct recollection of his leaving and returning home, and of the length of time he was absent - but cannot recollect particular duties; neither to what Company or what Regiment he was attached. - My Father's name was Benjamin, and resided in Templeton during the Revolutionary War and continued to reside there ever afterwards, till his death.
Timothy Dolbear
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester County ss Oct. 16 th 1832. Then Personally appeared the above named Timothy Dolbear and made solemn oath to this Declaration and subscribed. And I do hereby certify that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to his Testimony.
Before me Saml Lee Jus. Peace

Worcester ss. Probate Court, First Tuesday of Dec r . AD: 1832
It is made to appear to the court here - That James Dolbeer (named in the Declaration), died at Templeton in the county of Worcester on the Twelfth Day of July AD - 1832.
NATH l Paine Judge of Probate for the county of Worcester -
I Theophilus Wheeler Register of the Court of Probate for the county of Worcester in Massachusetts, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Mary Dolbeer as Widow of James Dolbeer late of Templeton in said county of Worcester deceased, for a Pension, for services of her said Husband - And that Samuel Lee before whom the annexed affidavit was made, is a Justice of the Peace in & for the said county of Worcester, duly com- missioned and sworn, and that the signature, purporting to be his signature, is genuine - This Certificate is meant as a substitute for the former certificate dated 18 th October 1832. and in the above certificate of the Hon. Judge of Probate made this day -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court of Probate, this fourth day of December in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty two
Theophilus Wheeler Reg t of said Court -

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838. entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows".
State of Massachusetts
On this Eighteenth day of October One thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before the Court of Probate of the County of Worcester, Mary Dolbear a resident of Templeton in the County of Worcester aged Seventy three years on the 27 th Oct. 1837, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows"
That she is the widow of James Dolbear who was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution. That her said husband was a pensioner under the act of Congress of Seventh June 1832, and that she received the amount due to her husband from the 4 th March 1831. to the time of his death which was on the 12 th July 1832. That the proof of her said husbands services is to be obtained from the Records of the War Department.
She further declares that she was married to the said James Dolbear on the second day of April in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty seven. That her husband the aforesaid James Dolbear died on the twelfth day of July One thousand eight hundred and thirty two. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four. viz. at the time above stated, and that she has not been married since his death.
I then to and subscribe the Mary Dolbear any one year just above written, before me
W. Batten Judge of the Court of Probate for said County of Worcester

I Joel Dolbear of Templeton in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Do testify and say - That my father James Dolbear died at Templeton on the 12 th day of July 1832. And that my Mother Mary Dolbear has ever since the decease of my father lived in my family. and that she has never married since the decease of my father, but has remained and still is the widow of my aforesaid father
Joel Dolbear
State of Massachusetts
Worcest. ss. Oct. 18 th 1838. Then personally appeared the above named Joel Dolbear and made solemn oath that the above declaration by him subscribed is true.
Samuel Lee Justice of the Peace

Extract from the Town records of Templeton
In the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Eighty Seven April Second were married James Coalbear & Mary Barrett both of Templeton by me Ebenezer Sprague Minister of the Gospel
I Rufus Lyman certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows "In the year of our Lord 1787 April 2"
Rufus Lyman
I Rufus Lyman above named depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk of the Town of Templeton in the county of Worcester and common- wealth of Massachusetts and that the above is a true and exact extract from the records of the said town of Templeton with the exception above named as certified by me
Rufus Lyman Clerk of the town of Templeton
State of Massachusetts Worster ss. On the tenth day of October 1838 Personally appeared Rufus Lyman and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true Samuel Lee. Justice of the Peace.

DOLBEAR, JAMES (MASS.) W-14636

James Dolebear a Soldier under my Command doing duty in Boston is permitted to Absent himself on furlough for three days from the date hereof J. Mannahatta Water Lt. Boston June 13 th 1868.
James Dolebear

West Point Dec 1861
After some time past ttering myself, with the pa spending the winter with my (have any) but find myself agreeable necessity of suff in absence - & most fortu to take quarters at presen aged of hope
What Dickmann will appear obvious, when I have not the any many f and the army in genera any as a horse is of a soul
When this be broken, I know not, but morning will speedily be shall have the happiness visit, and meet with a will banish the most In solitude from the thoughts Yours Truly

DOLBEAR, JAMES (MASS.)
W-14636
West Point Dec 28 th 1880
This certifies that James Dolbear a six months Levy Discharged from the 5 th Mass ts Reg t has been virtual Inducting the twenty first Instant and no longer
Miles Carleton D r
Elisha Dodge
J Buzzbarn H lt
Young commissary } Spence Three Days
White H lt } Spence Three Days M. Church 3 rd

The Company of Friends on the Littlefield Road and requested to furnish the bank with proof to carry over to Templeton December 18th 1876
Miss Patience
DOLBEAR, JAMES (MASS.) W-14636

Since the death of the late Capt. Knapp a General & General Order is hereby discharged the services of the United States.
Given under my hand at Quarters Warrenton Dec. the 18 th 1880
Rufus Putnam Col.

DOLBEAR, JAMES (MASS.) W-14636
96 Willard 311-17-48
James D. Dear his son's

Village Jan 31/1879
This may Certify that James Dole bears a Discharge from the Service of the United States by order of Genl M c Dugal Col Comd Genl Forces (7th)

let. to Saul: See Nov 11/43 11
Massachusetts-1915
Mary Dolbear widow of James Dolbear, dec.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June, 1832 and who died on the 12 th of July, 1832 - of Worcester in the State of Mass'ts, who was a private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Putnam in the Mass'ts. line for 13 mos. 15 days. pri.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts. at the rate of 45 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Feb- ruary, 1839 and sent to Hon. Geo. Greene Cl, Jr. N. R.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept. 1838 = $112.50 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th Mo. '39 = 22.50
$135.00
{ Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk, Book A Vol. 1, Page 82.

Declaration Mary Dolbear ad 2978
admitted
Saml. Lee Templeton Mass

State of Massachusetts Worcester County ss.
On this Twenty eighth day of July 1848 personally appeared before me Samuel See a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Worcester Mary Dolbear a resident of Templeton in the County of Worcester aged Eighty three years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of James Dolbear who was a private in the Revolutionary Army. That she does not know in what Regiment or Corps he served. neither does she recollect the names of any of the Officers under whom he served. That the evidence of his service is on file in the War department. That the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of 17 th June 1844 was Forty five Dollars. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Mary Dolbear
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before me. Samuel See. Jus. Peace
I hereby certify. That I am personally acquainted with Mary Dolbear the above Declarant - and that she is the identical person she declares herself to be
Samuel See. Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester County, ss.
I, Charles W. Hartshorn, Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court, of the County and State aforesaid do certify that Samuel Lee, on the twenty eighth day of July last, was, and now is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature within written is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this first day of August 1848.
Chas. W. Hartshorn Clerk

Wap Mrs Cole 6
Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

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Sam Lee Templeton Mass.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
WORCESTER COUNTY, ss. On this Twenty sixth day of May A. D. 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for the County of Worcester, Mary Dolbear a resident of Tempesteton in said County, aged Seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3d of March, 1843, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of James Dolbear who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution
and that she received a pension under the act of July 7, 1838, of $ 45  Mary Dolbear per annum. She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me;—and I certify that the said Mary Dolbear is personally known to me.
Samuel Lee
Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER COUNTY, ss.
I, Joseph G. Kendall , - Clerk of the Judicial Courts for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify, That Samuel Lee Esquire , is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; and that his signature to the certificate, on the deposition of  Declaration of Mary D. Lee , hereunto annexed, is genuine, and the said Lee was such Justice on the twenty sixth day of May last.
Given under my hand, and the Seal of said County, this seventeenth day of November in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty three.
J. G. Kendall Clerk

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
WORCESTER, ss.
I, CHARLES G. PRENTISS, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do certify that Samuel See is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature to the foregoing certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I do hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court, this seventh day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty- three .
Chas. G. Prentiss , Register.

Rev. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 14636
Mary Dolbear Widow of James Dolbear Rev. Rev. W.
Act: Feb. 2 d 1848
Index:—Vol. A , Page 189
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Ph Nov 29
297 3 .
Massachusetts
Mary Dolbear widow of James Dolbear who was a Private in the Mass. line
for 13 3/4 monthly
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 45 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Mar 1843 and sent to Vine Lee Concord, Mass
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 40.

James S. Edwards Esq
Tennantson Oct. 28 th 1838
Herewith you will receive the Resolutions of Sarah Sawtell, Lucy Fittle, Mary Dobson & Betty Knowlden. for the purpose of obtaining Pensions under the Act of 6 Geo. IV. of the 7 th July 1838. If on examination of the papers, they are found to be entitled to pensions, you will please forward their Certificates to me.
Respectfully your. Servt Samuel Lee
(Ms. A. 9. 2. 10)

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington. D.C.

Terrington (Mass) Aug. 5 th 1848
J L Edwards Esq.
Herewith enclosed are the Declarations of Mary Dolbear, Lucy Symonds, Becca Graton, Sally Stimson, Mary Chubb and Joanna Kendall. in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of 2 d February 1848.
I have been personally acquainted with each of these persons for severally years, and am knowing to their having received the pensions by them stated - on being enquired of respecting the Regiments in which their husbands served. or the Officers under whom they served no other information could they give than that, in their declarations.
If Certificates are granted, you will please forward them to me.
Yours respectfully.
Samuel Lee.
(Commissioner of Pensions)

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Ad Leo Grenell

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester, ss.
I, Charles G. Prentiss, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do certify, that Ira Barton is the Judge of said Court, duly commissioned and qualified - and that his signature to the papers hereto annexed is true and genuine.
I further certify, that Samuel Lee is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified - and that his signatures to the papers hereto annexed are true and genuine.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto affix the seal of said Court, this twenty second day of October, in the year one thousand, eight hundred and thirty-eight.
Chas. G. Prentiss, Register